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37-year-old motorcyclist dead after crash in Vaughan

Police said the victim is a man in his 30s. File / Global News

York Regional Police say a motorcyclist is dead after a crash in Vaughan Friday night.

A police spokesperson said officers were called to the area of Highway 7 and Centre Street after 10 p.m.

“When officers arrived they located a blue and white Suzuki motorcycle on Highway 7 West, southwest of Centre Street, but no rider,” police said in an updated news release.

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“With the assistance of the York Regional Police helicopter Air2, the rider was located approximately 300 meters off of the roadway.”

Police said a 37-year-old man from Richmond Hill was pronounced dead.

Roads were closed in the area during the investigation but have since reopened.

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